analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEE1EE — Powder Blue
#BEE1EE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 196° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BEE1EE
- f3f9fc
- cee8f2
- a8d7e9
- 83c6df
- 5eb5d5
- 38a4cc
- 2c88a9
- 226a84
- 184c5f
- 0f2e3a
- 051014
Color schemes using #BEE1EE
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BEE1EE FAQ
What color is #BEE1EE?
#BEE1EE is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 196 degrees, 59% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BEE1EE?
#BEE1EE is rgb(190, 225, 238) in RGB, hsl(196, 59%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 5%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEE1EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.19:1.
What colors go well with #BEE1EE?
Its direct complement is #EECBBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEBEC9 and #EEE3BE gives you contrast without the vibration.